Feb 12, 2016. /Lesprom Network/. AkzoNobel confirms it is in discussions with BASF with regards a potential purchase of their Industrial Coatings business, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network. 

The strategy of AkzoNobel of driving operational excellence and organic growth includes the possibility to pursue value generating, bolt-on acquisitions.

AkzoNobel is a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals.